Budget airline Wizz Air has just launched the UK’s first ‘unlimited’ flight subscription service with nearly 200 destinations.
With August in full swing and the sun continuing to show us its face, the UK is firmly in the middle of holiday season right now – but for anyone who’s looking to keep hold of that jet-setter mindset all year round, one of the country’s most-popular budget airline companies has announced the launch of its new membership.
Wizz Air’s ‘All You Can Fly’ membership service is the first of its kind in Europe, and provides travel enthusiasts with an unlimited number of flights across a 12-month period, all for the somewhat bargain price of £534.
At the time of writing, this is the only airline to offer an unlimited number of flights for a set price.
Anyone who signs up for the yearly membership will get access to Wizz Air’s entire network of nearly 200 cites in 50 countries – with a recurring booking fee of only £9.
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From sun and sea in the Mediterranean, to mountain adventures in the Austrian Alps, and sightseeing in the world-famous cities of Paris and London, the WIZZ All You Can Fly membership is all about connecting adventurous travellers to some of the best city breaks and off-the-beaten-track locations across Europe and beyond.
Described as being “perfect for frequent flyers who are always looking for their next trip”, customers will be able to choose from available destinations right up until 72-hours before the date and time of their departure.
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Wizz Air has launched a holiday to a ‘mystery destination’ you only find out when you land / Credit: Justin Besson | Dan Gold (via Unsplash)
Wizz Air’s Commercial Officer, Silvia Mosquera, said the company is “thrilled” to be the first airline to introduce this one-of-a-kind membership.
“The WIZZ All You Can Fly membership will give customers hundreds of spontaneous travel options for a fixed price, giving them freedom to fly whenever is convenient without paying extra,” she added. “From the adventurous travellers, to the digital nomads, this membership will make travel easier for frequent flyers and connect people with new people and places.”
The WIZZ All You Can Fly membership is now live, and you can book flights and start taking to the skies from 25 September 2024.
Trains to start running to and from Manchester Airport all night from next month
Emily Sergeant
A new train timetable is being introduced next month, and it means services are to start running all night to and from Manchester Airport.
Thanks to train operator TransPennine Express (TPE), eight new services are set to be introduced from Sunday 17 May onwards – which is when, alongside the rest of the rail industry, the company will be introducing a new timetable – and this means there will be a train roughly every hour between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport all day, every day.
The move to introduce these new services is aimed at ‘improving connectivity’ for passengers travelling early in the morning or late at night, TPE explained.
As mentioned, the new airport trains also accompany a number of other upcoming additional services across Greater Manchester and the North West as a whole.
Trains to start running to and from Manchester Airport all night from next month / Credit: Northern
Passengers can expect to see additional weekday stops on peak-time Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly services to support students and commuters.
Extra services will also be added for a month over the summer during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
“Although most of our services are unchanged, we encourage customers to take a moment to check any journeys they make regularly,” commented Andrew McClements, who is the Customer Experience & Transformation Director at TPE, ahead of the new timetable being rolled out next month.
“We’re pleased to be introducing services that give customers more choice, added flexibility, and an improved overall experience when travelling with us.”
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Manchester’s newest hotel launches massive recruitment drive with 100+ jobs available
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s newest hotels has launched a massive recruitment drive with more than 100 jobs available to locals.
The Medlock, Manchester’s bold new 401-bedroom hotel – which is born from a partnership between Manchester City Football Club and Radisson Hotel Group, and is set to open later this year in the autumn – is looking for new team members across a wide range of areas, including front of house, housekeeping, engineering, and reservations.
To welcome these new team members onboard, the hotel has now launched a massive recruitment drive with dozens of roles available to local people.
Individuals who bring ‘authenticity, pride, and personality’ to everything they do are encouraged to apply for the roles – which go live early next week (Monday 27 April).
Aimed at boosting employment within the local community, vacancies span front-of-house, housekeeping, engineering and reservations.
The recruitment drive – delivered in partnership with Total People – is being lead by Valor Hospitality, the hotel’s operator chosen for its global expertise and people-first approach to hospitality, and will be offering tailored training programmes that are designed to make careers in hospitality accessible to Manchester residents.
Vocational qualifications across a range of skills will help individuals build confidence and step into rewarding roles in the industry, and it also means prior experience is not entirely necessary.
More than 100 roles will be available to local people / Credit: Supplied
General Manager Richard Pearson says the recruitment drive is a ‘unique opportunity to be part of an exciting partnership’.
“This is a milestone we’ve been eagerly anticipating, building the team that will bring The Medlock to life,” he added. “We’re looking for people who carry the spirit of Manchester with them, people who are proud of where they’re from and passionate about creating something special together.”
Emily Sergeant -
15th August 2024 
